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The science behind cooking the perfect Thanksgiving bird

By Stephanie Liverani / November 25, 2015

The science behind what makes food taste so delicious is fascinating. And this year, I’m hoping to glean a few nuggets of wisdom from the experts who use the magic of food science to their advantage.

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The science behind your grill game—serve up a side of knowledge with those burgers

By Stephanie Liverani / July 1, 2015

Know what goes great with that burger? Science! Because perfect grill marks aren’t just the measure of a true grill master—there’s chemistry involved. If you want a crash course in all-things meat chemistry, the latest video from American Chemical Society’s Reaction series has you covered.

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